1 yr. anniversary - 90 lbs lost
dschassie
Posts: 192 Member
Just celebrated my 1 year MFP anniversary and it's been quite the ride. I learned so much from the forums about nutrition and workout routines, it has really changed the way I eat and exercise.
I did the 1,200 calorie a day diet (calculated by MFP but I certainly looked at all my options). I eat back roughly 50%-70% of my workout calories that are calculated by my HRM.
I am 5'4" and started at 236 pounds. For the first 40 pounds of weight loss, I only used the elliptical trainer as exercise (about 3 times a week). Once I hit 200 pounds, I started Couch-to-5K. It took me 12 weeks but I finished the program by running a 5K in March.
In April I participated in a 200 mile relay race and ran 3 of the 36 legs (30 hour non-stop race, what a great experience).
When I hit 180 pounds, I added weight lifting to my routine and alternated between weights and cardio. At this point I am working out 6 days a week for roughly one hour each day.
Ran my first Half Marathon in June, spontaneous decision 48 hours before the race so I wouldn't freak myself out.
Eventually I changed up my workout to alternate between weights mixed with cardio during the same workout (think similar to crossfit). This is what I have been doing for the last few months.
There are days where I do not feel like going to the gym and I prefer to just go running outside and there are days where I don't have time to work out at all - That's ok! Some days I eat more that I should - That's ok!
I didn't cut any foods from my diet, I still eat pasta, bread, pizza, fries, ice cream.... just in more moderate portions.
I only have 10 more pounds to go until I hit my goal weight and I am fortunate to have a supportive husband who ended up jumping on the MFP wagon with me.
New Fitness Goals for 2014: Run a Marathon, Train for a Triathlon and then do one
, Another 200 mile relay race as an ultra team (meaning I would run 6 legs)
In 2015: Ironman
Now for some pictures:
Full Body Comparison
Face Comparison
Me and the Hubby Before and After
Thank you to all my MFP buddies who have been so supportive!
I did the 1,200 calorie a day diet (calculated by MFP but I certainly looked at all my options). I eat back roughly 50%-70% of my workout calories that are calculated by my HRM.
I am 5'4" and started at 236 pounds. For the first 40 pounds of weight loss, I only used the elliptical trainer as exercise (about 3 times a week). Once I hit 200 pounds, I started Couch-to-5K. It took me 12 weeks but I finished the program by running a 5K in March.
In April I participated in a 200 mile relay race and ran 3 of the 36 legs (30 hour non-stop race, what a great experience).
When I hit 180 pounds, I added weight lifting to my routine and alternated between weights and cardio. At this point I am working out 6 days a week for roughly one hour each day.
Ran my first Half Marathon in June, spontaneous decision 48 hours before the race so I wouldn't freak myself out.
Eventually I changed up my workout to alternate between weights mixed with cardio during the same workout (think similar to crossfit). This is what I have been doing for the last few months.
There are days where I do not feel like going to the gym and I prefer to just go running outside and there are days where I don't have time to work out at all - That's ok! Some days I eat more that I should - That's ok!
I didn't cut any foods from my diet, I still eat pasta, bread, pizza, fries, ice cream.... just in more moderate portions.
I only have 10 more pounds to go until I hit my goal weight and I am fortunate to have a supportive husband who ended up jumping on the MFP wagon with me.
New Fitness Goals for 2014: Run a Marathon, Train for a Triathlon and then do one
, Another 200 mile relay race as an ultra team (meaning I would run 6 legs)In 2015: Ironman
Now for some pictures:
Full Body Comparison
Face Comparison
Me and the Hubby Before and After
Thank you to all my MFP buddies who have been so supportive!
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Awesome job!!! I need to restart and this is definitely inspirational!!!0
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Congratulations! You've achieved so much in such a short time!!0
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Great job! you look awesome! Good luck on your races 0
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Congrats! You look amazing!0
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Wow! Great job! I'm sure you are super proud of yourself...as you should be. I love that you started slow and really built some momentum to bring you to where you are now. Congratulations on your success! And wishing you continued success as you conquer those last 10 pounds!0
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You're fantastic!0
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Wow! Congrats!! Amazing transformations!!0
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Fanfreakintastic!! You look GREAT girl - well done.0
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Fantastic, such an inspiration, thanks for posting!!! I will keep going!!0
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CONGRATS! You look great! 0
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Awesome job! I hope I can be just like you.0
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Congratulations! 0
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Congrats! Love your story and all your goals! Its fantastic that you started this journey and have converted your husband to MFP keep you motivated as well!0
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Great job, you look amazing. One day I hope would like to try a half marathon.0
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You look amazing!!! Very inspirational. Thanks for posting.0
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congratulations! My husband started MFP a few months before I did, and together we've lost 50+ lbs this year! It is great to do something as important for our future as becoming a healthy weight TOGETHER! Blessings to you both 0
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Wow! Fantastic results look super!0
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You are awesome! You definitely gave me the boost that I needed. Slow clapping from here.
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You both look great! Awesome and inspirational!!!0
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Great Job! Congrats to you both!0
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Congrats Gorgeous!!! You are an inspiration indeed!0
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Incredible. Great story. Proof that it is calories in vs calories out. You look amazing and I'm sure you feel even better. WTG!0
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So awesome, such an inspiration!!!0
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Wow... You look amazing - but more importantly - you look healthy and happy!
I'm totally kicking myself now, because I'd be in a similarly healthy, happy boat if I had stuck with the program back when I started MFP (about a year ago) instead of wimping out somewhere around the holidays. All is not lost, however, as I've been back with the program for nearly a month, and your story is just the sort of inspiration I need to make sure I follow through this time.
Congratulations on your tremendous loss... you look completely transformed 0 -
Amazing transformation! What a beautiful smile you have, both before and after. Congrats!0
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You look Marvelous, Congrats you are awesome. The Jogging really does the job. I did what you did when I was 27 and I couldn't believe how much weight jogging takes off. Did 3 miles x 3 week. keep up the great Job 0
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Wtg! BUMP0
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You two look amazing.
Great success story0 -
You are truely an inspiration!!!!! WOW Just awesome!!! Like you my sons have both joined me on my journey. You and your hubby are just fantastic. Keep going you will succeed at everything!!!! :drinker:0
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Just celebrated my 1 year MFP anniversary and it's been quite the ride. I learned so much from the forums about nutrition and workout routines, it has really changed the way I eat and exercise.
I did the 1,200 calorie a day diet (calculated by MFP but I certainly looked at all my options). I eat back roughly 50%-70% of my workout calories that are calculated by my HRM.
I am 5'4" and started at 236 pounds. For the first 40 pounds of weight loss, I only used the elliptical trainer as exercise (about 3 times a week). Once I hit 200 pounds, I started Couch-to-5K. It took me 12 weeks but I finished the program by running a 5K in March.
In April I participated in a 200 mile relay race and ran 3 of the 36 legs (30 hour non-stop race, what a great experience).
When I hit 180 pounds, I added weight lifting to my routine and alternated between weights and cardio. At this point I am working out 6 days a week for roughly one hour each day.
Ran my first Half Marathon in June, spontaneous decision 48 hours before the race so I wouldn't freak myself out.
Eventually I changed up my workout to alternate between weights mixed with cardio during the same workout (think similar to crossfit). This is what I have been doing for the last few months.
There are days where I do not feel like going to the gym and I prefer to just go running outside and there are days where I don't have time to work out at all - That's ok! Some days I eat more that I should - That's ok!
I didn't cut any foods from my diet, I still eat pasta, bread, pizza, fries, ice cream.... just in more moderate portions.
I only have 10 more pounds to go until I hit my goal weight and I am fortunate to have a supportive husband who ended up jumping on the MFP wagon with me.
New Fitness Goals for 2014: Run a Marathon, Train for a Triathlon and then do one, Another 200 mile relay race as an ultra team (meaning I would run 6 legs)
In 2015: Ironman
Now for some pictures:
Full Body Comparison
Face Comparison
Me and the Hubby Before and After
Thank you to all my MFP buddies who have been so supportive!
HOLY SMOKES that's AMAZING!!!!!!! You and your hubs look so awesome!0
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